Today's post is written by Matthew Delaughter. Matthew and I have been friends since kindergarten, and it's a joy to serve alongside him as one of the pastors of Immanuel Community Church. Pillar. What comes to mind when I hear that word is not a column-like structure that supports a building. Rather, the word reminds … Continue reading The Accent of Heaven (In Memory of Irma Jean Smith)
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Last week, my grandmother died so my family asked me to officiate the funeral that took place on Saturday. While it was an honor to do my grandmother's funeral, I was quite nervous since it was my first funeral. As I returned home from Missouri, I reflected on a few truths I learned through the … Continue reading Reflections From My First Funeral